1996-1997 Audi A4 recall: switch
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on October 23, 2006. It covers about 28,594 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28,594
- reported
- Oct 23, 2006
- owners notified
- Nov 27, 2006
- related complaints
- 59
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, as a result of a problem in the production process of the ignition switch, the anchor point of the spring may crack. This could potentially cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.
- Risk
- This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new ignition switch with an optimized anchor point free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834. Note: this recall supersedes the remedy program under a previous recall (please see 00v317).
Recall number 06V403000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 59 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 06V403000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Audi A4 switch?
Yes. Recall 06V403000, reported on October 23, 2006, covers about 28,594 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V403000?
Dealers will install a new ignition switch with an optimized anchor point free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1‑800‑822‑2834. Note: this recall supersedes the remedy program under a previous recall (please see 00v317).
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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